Raila-Ruto alliance just a dream

Raila-Ruto alliance just a dream

Allies of Deputy President William Ruto have downplayed the possibility of an alliance between their leader and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga. According to Bahati member of parliament Kimani Ngunjiri, the word in the streets about the alleged alliance is a mirage.

He said that Deputy President William Ruto cannot decide to merge with Raila Odinga without first seeking their approval and such a relationship pre-2022 general elections cannot work unless it is after the 2022 general elections.  

He likened an alliance between Dr. William Ruto and Raila Odinga to a marriage that has all indications of failure thus putting the children at risk due to a failed marriage.

These sentiments follow an alleged meeting between Ruto and Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya in Masai Mara, Narok County. Photos of Oparanya, Dr. Ruto, Narok West member of parliament Gabriel Tongoyoas, former cabinet secretary Mwangi Kiunjuri and Rashid Echesa were widely shared on social media last week.    

As the ODM deputy leader, it was not clear whether the agenda was to leave ODM to the Tangatanga alliance or fashioning an alliance between the two, Dr. William Ruto and Raila Odinga.

Mr. Oparanya on Friday admitted to the fact that Mr. Odinga was aware of his meeting with Ruto in Maasai Mara which now casts aspersions on the relationship between Mr. Odinga and President Kenyatta. 

 Lately, the ODM party has embraced the aspect of an engagement with Dr. Ruto with members noting that it may not be a bad thing if it will even scores and avenge on their behalf. On the other hand, those allied with the DP seem cozy with the fact only that they may lose the Mount Kenya support.